EA-6B Prowler vs EF-111 Raven
| American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 million |
| American electronic warfare aircraft, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,717 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,390 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 1,302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.